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Why Does My Boyfriend Hate Me?
I'm 60yrs. old, and I was diagnosed with breast cancer last June 2010. Since then my boyfriend and I have been through the chemo, mastectomy, and last but not least radiation. My last radiation treatment was four months ago. My boyfriend was very supportive, and sweet, and wanted to do everything he could to help me. He…
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Cancerous lymph nodes
My mom found out that 8 of 12 lymph nodes were cancerous after her left breast removal. Does that mean its aggressive? Please help I'm new and clueless to this information!
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Any suggestions for hair coloring, shampoos and body washes without phthalates or parabens
I had a lumpectomy with removal of four nodes on Wednesday.My sentinal node was clear on frozen section. I just finished reading "Anti cancer, A New way of LIfe" by Servan-Schreiber, MD,Phd. I have a follow-up appt with my surgeon next week when I will also get the final pathology report. She said she would be referring me…
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Sad day. :(
My mother just found out via community newsletter today that one of me and my sister's beloved elementary school teachers recently passed away from breast cancer. :( Up to this point, I was fortunate enough to not have people I knew personally die from breast cancer, but this hit so close to home for my mother, sister, and…
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OT - favorite Holiday Traditions
Ok, the holidays are upon us again. Last year I didn't do much because of chemo...... This year my husband is nervous because I told him we are going to totally go all out for the holidays. One of my favorite things to do is make dark chocolate fudge. My husband and I make it together and it is delicious. We also like to…
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15 yrs cancer free - new problem
this may sound dumb but it bothers me and i was looking to see if anyone else had experienced something similar. i had a lump removed 15 yrs ago and had chemo and radiation. they said i could no longer have kids and i was 40 .. no problem but i did. i have a very healthy wonderful 12 year old now. ok.... everything with me…
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Steve Jobs dies at 56; Apple's co-founder transformed computers and culture 1 hour ago
I just heard the news while driving from work. I know he was not our "sister", but he was a genius and an exceptional being, who was fighting cancer very hard I cannot stop crying, he was a Giant and an era and we all have benefited from his vision. My son worked at Apple for 3 years as intern while in college. Apple…
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Today is sbmly53's Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! Wishing you a wonderful day! Celebrate BIG! -Jenny
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Today is ManWithaMission's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a Great day! -Jenny
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Today is m-star's Birthday!
Wishing you a Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with all your favorite things and love all around you! -Jenny
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Mammo Updates: Need Pink Bus Please
Hi sisters -- I have two appts. this week and would like the pink bus please - if available. Thursday will be my first mammogram since my dx. and Friday I see my Onco to check my blood for tumor markers (I think she's checking this time). I need all the love and support I can get this week...and brownies too. :)
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Airport security question
Will be flying in a couple of weeks for the first time since starting treatment. Had left mastectomy with no reconstruction and a port insertion. I have left prosthesis and still have port. I don't have lymphedema issues but did buy a sleeve that I believe I should put on 1 hour prior, so thinking after I am through…
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Today is Lanie940's Birthday!
Hope your Birthday is everything you want it to be! Celebrate! -Jenny
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Anniversary of: THE News, surgery, End of treatments
I dont' say it to many people-but when I say for example: Today is 3 yrs since I finished radiation! TO ME it's a big deal-my family think like "OH"... Does it only mean something to US? ONLY exact DATE I remember is JUNE 28-08 which was my last day of radiation...I know about when ALL THIS started but whirl wind-so dates…
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wire localization, breast biopsy, lumpectomy
i am one week way from this procedure. i have read everything i can. i don't know if i can go through this alone; and i can't seem to get a straight answer. do i have breast cancer? no one says yes.. no one says no..
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friend decided on No treatment
Hi I am new to the list...my friend was diagnoised with inflammatory breast cancer stage 4 w/metasasis to the liver and ribs, well it would be easier to say where it is NOT in her bones which is toes and fingers...she was diagnoised on July 17th..she has had NO treatment and has decided to do none after getting her pet…
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Tamoxifen side effect
Hi ladies...I am having a side effect from Tamoxifen that I am not comfortable posting on the message board. If you are currently taking or have taken Tamoxifen, could you please email me and I will email you back and then you can email me back...... Okay, I know it sounds very secret but I know men read these posts and I…
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Great Burn Medication for Radiation
I had this great medication for my radiation burns. It's called "Radiaderm Radiation Relief System." It's a 2 step system wtih lactokine. Right after your radiation treatment, before you get dressed you rub this clear cool gel on your sight. It feels great, then you rub the soothing lotion on you when you get home. Put the…
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ARIMIDEX - 50,000 units ot Vitamin D to prevent debilitating pain - A MUST READ
For those of you taking Arimidex, please read the information below. I am so excited about this new study. I was petrified to take Arimidex after reading about horrible painful side effects. After reading this report and watching the short video, I have decided to take the Arimidex but will be asking my doctor to prescribe…
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not wanting attention-dont' get me wrong
Anyone else out there that didn't miss a beat in every day life while going through BC! Mostly my family dont' seem to get IT-cancer. I worked whole time(radiation on my lunch), still did every day things-no one at home even noticed I was sick per say! If I say Oh today is 3 yrs since surgery-no real comment other then OH!…
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Good News!
Today's visit with the oncologist brought such good news. After a thorough checkout, low tumor markers, and a long discussion, she told me I look better than she has seen me yet. I finally did the exhale that I have been holding in for three and a half years. Just a bone density scan, and then we are through. Just wanted…
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Xeloda update
I've been doing the Xeloda for a week and half now, and so far so good. I've had some tummy issues, mostly it feels like heartburn but lower. And also some leg cramps...that might be a need for more calcium...I'm avoiding dairy to try and minimize tummy issues. So I'll talk with my onc on that when I see him next week. The…
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How is TexasGirl? Anyone knows?
Hi TexasGirl -- Just checking on you making sure you're doing OK.
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Today is GabenAbbyMom's Birthday!
Wishing you a beautiful Birthday - filled with everything you love most! -Jenny
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meds after radiation
If I don't take the anastrozole will my chances be extremely worse getting the cancer back? On said it is not much but it is better.. My Chiropractor thinks I shouldn't.. Dose anyone know the percents not getting cancer if you don't take it verses takiing it.. Thank you Cindy for your advice on last post.
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Update News
Thought I would check in and let everyone know that the last CT Scan report show that my Tumors are being to shrink. So what my Dr did was lower the strength a little of the Chemo Drug. and he has put the schedule as Chemo for 2 weeks but I have to go back and get the White count shot and off for 2 weeks. But over all…
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cupsofhope
I never knew of this until now..I just opened yogurt and ON the inside of foil... each time if 20cent donation Denise...
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Dolphin Tale
I don't go very often to the movies but lately saw 2. Just wanted to mention that Dolphin Tale was excellent! Also a true story and very inspiring. Hugs, Wanda
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Grrr...pink
Okay, you know I seldom initiate topics, but this one is irritating me. Saw an ad in a magazine and it's also a giant billboard in town advertising "kids free in October" at the zoo. Nice, huh? Well, it's a picture of the bottom half of a PINK flamingo with its PINK legs standing next to the bottom half of a girl in a PINK…
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Today is Serenity92's Birthday!
Celebrate BIG today! Wishing you a Happy Birthday and many more to come! -Jenny